(1) Any person who— Penalty.
(a) having in his possession, custody or control any property belonging to the institution, wrongfully withholds such property from the Administrator, or
(b) wrongfully obtains possession of any property forming part of the institution, or
(c) wilfully withholds or fails to produce to any person authorised under this Act, any register, record or other documents which may be in his possession, custody or control, or
(d) fails, without any reasonable cause, to submit any accounts, books or other documents, when required to do so, Appointment of Administrator.
197 The Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital (Taking over of Management and Subsequent Acquisition) Act, 1985.
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shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
(2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except with the previous sanction of the State Government or of an officer specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf.
Power to defend suits and proceedings.
Delegation of power.
Protection of action under the Act.
Advances by the State Government.
Contracts, agreements, etc., to remain suspended.
9. The Administrator appointed under section 7 shall have the power to institute, defend or take part in, any suit or proceeding by or against the institution.
10. The State Government may, by notification, direct that all or any of the powers (except the power to make rules) exercisable by it under this Act may also be exercised by such person and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the notification.
11. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the State Government or the Administrator or any other person appointed under section 7 for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules made thereunder.